Drone video shows massive destruction from earthquake epicenter in Turkey | New York Post

More than 1,500 people have been confirmed dead after a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday, leveling several buildings as people slept in their beds.

The devastating toll has continued to rise as rescuers frantically search for survivors trapped under the rubble.

Thousands more people in both countries were injured, officials said.

The earthquake’s center struck an area about 20 miles from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital 60 miles from the Syrian border, according to the US Geological Survey. It was centered 11 miles deep and was followed by a strong 6.7-magnitude aftershock about 10 minutes later.

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[Christianmingle]

No matter what their religion is, no matter who their leadership is, these are people and they need our help. Pray for the people of Turkey and Syria 🙏🏻

[DuyguKiran]

I'm a Turk and I'm so sorry for everyone. This is not a religious event, please do not provoke it in this way. Everyone there is a soul. Empathize. Support aid campaigns for clothing, food and humanitarian needs. Since it was in winter conditions for TURKEY AND SYRIA, people were trapped under very cold rain and snow. A lot of our friends and families that we know and don't know are in ruins. Please pray for all of them and do not provoke, thank you everyone for your support.

[mtndrn]

I offer our endless respect to everyone who is with us who shares our pain.

[beckywonderling]

My heart is broken for these people 😢❤🙏

[joyfullone]

This city is in a very beautiful spot between the water and the mountains. I hope a lot of help will be coming very quickly to aid in all the ways the people need at this very sad moment in time in both Turkey and Syria. My sincere condolences to all who have lost family and friends.

[CC-]

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the countries of Turkey and Syria for the loss of human life and destruction of cities

[allthebest]

not sure how I'd feel about driving into a tunnel after all that

[karcistiket]

Innalillahi wainnailaihi raji'un
PRAY for the people of TURKEY and SYRIA 😭😭😭
From Indonesia

[tucj]

Смотрю жуткие кадры и от души радуюсь когда находится хотя бы один выживший.
Дай Бог здоровья всем, кто помогает находить людей под завалами.
Сочувствую пострадавшим и соболезную всем, кто потерял родных и близких.

[akuddnx]

Prayer for the people in turkey. May they rest in peace and injured people be healed 🙏🇹🇷. My friend live in Adana i hope he's fine 😢

[susanwhite]

Praying for these people. It is TERRIFYING to be in earthquake, aftershocks and aftermath. Please, everyone, pray as there are and will be many needs.

[roguemajin]

Wow Rip to the fallen and pray for the rest 🙏 😢

[FreerunningGamer]

I feel so bad for everyone involved. The destruction of so much infrastructure and loss of life is immense.

[HeatherRose]

Come, Lord Jesus!! The people of Turkey and Syria need your grace and mercy now!!!

[shade]

be strong people of turkey and syria...our prayers are with you.from philippines

[NC]

Looks like they were hit by a nuke. The devastation and destruction is unbelievable and very shocking. Hard to watch. May the world BOND together and stand UNITED and help Turkey. Those people need more help then ever for they shouldn't battle this alone. I know the death is in the thousands and people who have lost or waiting to hear from or find their loved ones are feeling great pain and sorrow. This is a major change in History around the world and affects us all. May those who survived find courage, strength, compassion, and guidance to heal.

[SpiritofDaniel]

I pray this brings the world together for the right reasons.

[robetterodgers]

Have mercy JESUS!!! I have been praying and still am!!!! Praying for Turkey LORD have MERCY!!! HAVE MERCY LORD!!

[soto]

I can't believe all of this happened in seconds.

[BorisG]

Imagine being there and seeing every building around you collapsing, knowing so many people you knew have probably died, also knowing there’s no place that’s safe where you can hide from the cold weather,